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Yalta and Potsdam: Timeline & Chronology

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the key events and decisions made at Yalta and Potsdam, promoting understanding of their significance in shaping the post-World War II world order.

Topics covered:

#Explain the impact of decisions made at Yalta and Potsdam on post-war Europe
#History
#Standard
#Describe the key events of the Yalta and Potsdam conferences
#Yalta/Potsdam
#Timeline & Chronology
#Outline the timeline of major events from 1945 related to the conferences
#Compare the aims of the Allied leaders at both conferences
#Origins

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Yalta and Potsdam: Timeline & Chronology

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Conferences

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's account

'The Yalta and Potsdam conferences were pivotal in shaping the post-war world. Leaders from the Allies discussed how to divide Germany, manage Eastern Europe, and establish post-war peace.' Provenance: Historical overview by Dr. Jane Smith, 2010.

1.
Outline the main objectives of the Yalta Conference in February 1945. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the aims of the Soviet Union and the Western Allies at Yalta. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Major Events of Yalta

Source B: Timeline extract

February 4-11, 1945: The Yalta Conference takes place in Crimea. Decisions include the division of Germany, establishing the United Nations, and Soviet participation in the war against Japan. Provenance: Official historical timeline, 2005.

1.
Explain the significance of the decisions made at Yalta regarding Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the agreements at Yalta impacted the post-war division of Europe. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Transition to Potsdam

Source C: Brief overview

'Between Yalta and Potsdam, the Allies' views on post-war Europe began to diverge. Tensions increased as the Soviet Union consolidated control over Eastern Europe.' Provenance: Modern history textbook, 2015.

1.
Outline the main differences in the approach of the Western Allies and the Soviet Union during the period between Yalta and Potsdam. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the mood and tone of the conferences at Yalta and Potsdam. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Key Events of Potsdam

Source D: Extract from a historical analysis

'At Potsdam in July 1945, the Allies discussed the administration of Germany, the punishment of war criminals, and the borders of Poland.' Provenance: Academic article, 2018.

1.
Explain how the decisions at Potsdam differed from those at Yalta. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the impact of the decisions at Potsdam on Cold War tensions. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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